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🌱 Patch AM: Which Ridgefield High seniors just made National Merit history?

Also, don't miss Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

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Hi there, Ridgefield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Ridgefield High seniors just made National Merit history?
  • Ridgefield sisters share how they honor their 9/11 hero dad
  • How a Ridgefield native just boosted Hartford's playoff soccer push

Also on today's calendar: Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 7 Ridgefield High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com subscription) — Seven Ridgefield High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors. They'll now compete for scholarships next spring, based on applications, recommendations, essays, and confirming SAT or ACT scores. Their recognition highlights strong academic performance within the Ridgefield school community.
   

2. Connecticut's children of 9/11 reflect on loss, resilience and legacy 25 years later (darientimes.com) — Two sisters who were raised and still live in the Ridgefield area are sharing how they honor their father, who died in the World Trade Center, by embracing full, boundary-free lives. Their story, alongside others from Connecticut, reflects how local families have navigated grief, identity, and resilience as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.
   

3. Hartford Athletic Picks up Mines on Loan from Las Vegas Lights FC (oursportscentral.com) — A professional soccer forward from Ridgefield Ben Mines has joined Hartford Athletic on loan from Las Vegas Lights FC as the club pushes for trophies late in the USL Championship season. His addition brings experience from several teams and keeps a Ridgefield native in the spotlight of Connecticut's top pro soccer scene.
   

4. Connecticut's 9/11 memorials are still growing 25 years later (nhregister.com) — Ridgefield residents are part of Connecticut's evolving 9/11 remembrances, with Ridgefield High School annually assigning jersey #34 to honor alumnus and victim Tyler Ugolyn. Across the state, communities have created living memorials from trees and benches to fields and art, showing how remembrance has become woven into everyday places over 25 years.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings to Host Annual Family Day Car Show & Shine Sept. 19 —Chantal Read on Patch
  • Iris Fund Gears Up For Iris Fund 5K And Ridgefield Road Fest —Kate Fitzpatrick Read on Patch
  • Muse Squad has a Hero In the Heart of Adelaine Fincham —Brittney Richardson Read on Patch
  • The Mariner Tavern Opens its Doors on September 9th —Sarah Stabile Read on Patch
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    5". My kid broke hers and I would love to purchase one asap. Anyone ? (Nextdoor Cooper Hill Road)
  • Beyond Yoga posted a job opening for Stylist/Sales Associate, Levis, Danbury Fair Mall, Danbury, CT in Danbury. Apply here.
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Ok Ridgefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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